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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim ask Marlow to do as a favor in regard to his newly found position with the ship-chandlers?
(a) Write him a letter of recommendation.
(b) Send the court inquiry's findings.
(c) Apologize to Marlow's friend for him.
(d) Explain the circumstances of Jim's past.

2. How many lifeboats are on the Patna before the incident under inquiry occurs?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 22.

3. What do the rescuing crew members find on board the Patna that baffles them?
(a) A dead man.
(b) Massive food stores.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) Sleeping passengers.

4. What is the name of the engineer who collapses from a heart attack aboard the Patna?
(a) Steven.
(b) Ralph.
(c) George.
(d) Max.

5. At the time when the Frenchman and Marlow are conversing, what is Jim's occupation?
(a) An insurance canvasser.
(b) A ship's captain.
(c) A water clerk.
(d) A bartender.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many crew members abandon ship after the Patna's accident?

2. How many quartermasters does the captain of the rescuing ship send on board the Patna?

3. What is the name of the ship that Jim takes the job of chief mate on?

4. Over breakfast, where do Stein and Marlow decide that Jim should go to live?

5. How many days do the four crew members sail on the passing steamer before the steamer reaches port?

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